TITLE: Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director
DEPARTMENT: Conservation
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Conservation
LOCATION: Flexible. Manages work in Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS
American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Riversâ„ .
American Rivers centers the ongoing work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all that we do. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that everyone brings to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.
JOB SUMMARY
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Director (“Director”) will lead the regional team working to restore and protect rivers of the region through advocacy for clean water, on the ground restoration (e.g., dam removal and floodplain restoration). This individual’s responsibilities include managing staff, fundraising for the organization, and raising the profile of American Rivers in a way that builds the entire river conservation movement. This encompasses advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice practices in all venues, including community, partner, and Tribal engagements.
The Director will join a dynamic team at American Rivers working across the country and serve as the primary manager of the Mid-Atlantic work being implemented by the American Rivers’ team. The Director will also be the primary spokesperson for the region on behalf of American Rivers. The Director must be an excellent verbal and written communicator and content creator, maintain required reports, and be the lead fundraiser in the region. The position will report to the Senior Vice President for Conservation and will be an active member of the national Conservation team.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing, developing, and evaluating members of the regional team,
- Supporting the creation and execution of regional workplans based on the American Rivers’ strategic plan, including some administrative tasks, such as budget management,
- Helping draft, lead, and execute fundraising strategies for the institution in consultation with the development team,
- Building and tending relationships at the local, state, regional, and federal level with community leaders, funders, regulators, both like-minded and fresh-perspective NGOs, businesses, and elected decision-makers,
- Building the reputation of American Rivers in the region in a way that advances the entire river conservation movement centered on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion,
- Ensuring solid coordination across the organization, including with national and regional projects, departments, and other regions,
- Cultivating and supporting a regional river council of donors and supporters, and
- Prioritizing and managing regional advocacy priorities and translating federal policies to the region.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires demonstrated, successful experience in the following areas: partnership building and collaboration, fundraising, verbal and written communications, project creation and implementation, program and budget planning and administration, and staff management,
- Requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience,
- Experience with grants management and fundraising from individuals, and
- Experience with direct, indirect lobbying, or electoral campaigns.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. They will have an ability to make decisions based on evidence and stakeholder feedback; listen, lead, and mentor a team; exercise discretion; exhibit political astuteness and good judgement. They should be able to forge connections with others to build trust and inspire enthusiasm in their endeavors. They must also have a strong commitment to working well with and supporting the voices of community leaders and have a desire to work with people across all spectrums.
Knowledge of Mid-Atlantic water issues, floodplains, urban rivers, pollution prevention, river restoration, and/or dam removal issues are a plus. Experience with engaging the public (in particular, Indigenous tribes and/or communities of color) could also be helpful to a successful candidate.
LOCATION:
Location flexible in one of the Mid-Atlantic states.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The pay range for this position is $102,600-$140,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time and full-time equivalent employee benefits include health, dental and life insurance, a retirement plan, and generous leave time, including sabbatical.
American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
